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APEAL appoints new Managing Director

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

APEAL launches Steel for Packaging Update

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

APEAL appoints new Quality & Environment Manager

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Eco-trip Steel Packaging - Dunkerque

Mon, 6 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

On 25^th November 2010, APEAL and EMPAC invited Diana Oancea, Policy Officer for Packaging at the European Commission for an exclusive eco-trip to discover the production and recycling process of steel packaging.

The eco-trip included a visit to Triselec Grand Synthe sorting centre to learn how cans are sorted and prepared for recycling, and a tour of the ArcelorMittal Dunkerque steel plant to demonstrate how steel is produced.

The visit showed how steel’s magnetic properties make it an easy and economical packaging to sort and recover. Steel packaging scrap can be used to produce new steel products such as cars household appliances and new packaging. And by recycling the products, we reuse the material infinitely, making it a permanent resource. These positive arguments can only help to increase the already high recycling rate and by doing so, help in the fight to reduce CO₂ emissions.

For more information, please contact:

Joris Nachtergaele -Deputy Managing Director j.nachtergaele@apeal.be

Amendment APEAL Organisational Changes

Fri, 8 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

APEAL wishes to recruit a Quality & Environment Manager

Thu, 7 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Description of the post and application details.

Corus starts transition to Tatasteel name

Fri, 1 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Corus has now adopted Tata Steel as its new identity. For more information : http://www.tatasteeleurope.com/en/company/our_brand/2010_transition_tata_steel

APEAL Organisational Changes

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Information about recent organizational changes within APEAL and new location.

German steel packaging recycling rate reaches record levels

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The latest official figures from Germany show that recycling levels of steel packaging reached a record 93.6% in 2008, a rise of 2 percentage points from 2007. Germany’s legal requirement for a recycling rate of 70% has now been consistently surpassed for more than ten years, with a continuous upward trend.

For more information: http://www.rasselstein.com/main/presse/pressemitteilungen/mitteilungen/080110.html?L=1

New figures show 70% of steel for packaging now recycled in Europe

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

APEAL campaign within newly elected European Parliament

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

APEAL officially accepted as a member of the CIAA Roundtable

Tue, 1 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Deposit systems create barriers to trade, says European Commission

Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Article published by the 'European Environment & Packaging Law' magazine.

Steel Packaging recycling boost

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Article in ‘Steel Times International’ reports that the latest figures reveal 69% of steel packaging is recycled in Europe, saving 4.8 Mt of CO₂ emissions. Thanks to industry efforts, the industry surpassed EU directives on recycling back in 2001 – seven years before an EU directive came into force.

Little support for MEPs' call for EU-wide can deposit

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Article in 'European Environment & Packaging Law': a call by four MEPs to make metal beverage can producers harmonise "their deposit and return systems" has failed to receive adequate support in the European Parliament.

Steel for packaging: strategies to meet the Sustainability Challenge

Tue, 3 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Steel for packaging: the industry perspectives on the European Packaging Waste Policy

Mon, 2 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Steel Recycling: A Response to the Sustainability Challenge

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Eco-Trip - Steel Packaging

Fri, 5 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

On 5th December 2008, APEAL and the Belgian Groupement de la Sidérurgie (GSV) organised an exclusive eco-trip to demonstrate the production and recycling process of steel packaging.

A new integrated approach to the sustainability challenge

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

APEAL delivered a presentation during the Pack-Vision Congress at Emballage.

Packaging as a marketing driver

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

APEAL delivered a presentations during the Pack-Vision congress at Emballage

APEAL speaks at 9th International Tinplate Conference

Thu, 6 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Philippe Wolper gave a presentation on “steel’s natural properties: a unique position in today’s sustainability challenge”.

APEAL speaks to Emballage Digest magazine

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Steel packaging recycling is one of the most natural and efficient short-term measures to reducing CO2 emissions, in response to the global warming challenge.

Reducing CO2 emissions? … don’t forget recycling.

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

APEAL welcomes European Commission’s communication on beverage packaging

Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

APEAL outlines its position on the European Commission’s recently released communication on beverage packaging. This new report provides increased legal certainty to the packaging sector and confirms that deposit systems create barriers to trade.

Recycling rate of 69% confirms steel for packaging’s continued position as leader in Europe.

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Latest recycling statistics represent a further 3.5% reduction of steel for packaging’s CO2 emissions year on year and place the recycling rate for steel above those of other packaging materials such as plastic, beverage cartons and glass (19.7%, 32% and 62% respectively).

Steel for packaging industry launches sustainability positioning in Europe

Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

APEAL launched its sustainability positioning in Brussels on 28th May 2008, showcasing its unique position as an enabler for a sustainable 21st century.

The 5th International Steel Packaging Congress

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Congress, organised by APEAL, representing the European steel for packaging industry, took place on 24th April 2008 during Interpack/Düsseldorf. The Congress focused on the key challenges this industry faces and the strategies to meet them.

Winners of the 3rd International Steel Packaging Effectiveness Award

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

APEAL announced the winners in each of the 4 Award categories during the International Steel Packaging Effectiveness Award Ceremony, which took place during the 5th International Steel Packaging Congress, on 24th April 2008, during Interpack/ Düsseldorf.

New study reveals objectives of mandatory deposits in Germany not reached

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

APEAL, Ball Packaging Europe and SKB (Stichting Kringloop Blik) commissioned a study with Prognos, a well known German/Swiss consultant in strategic & environmental consultancy. The study assessed the environmental and macro-economic impact of the mandatory deposit on one-way drinks packaging in Germany. Conclusions show that the mandatory deposit has not reached its objectives. On the contrary it has led to an acceleration in the reduction in market share of refillable drinks

Eco-efficiency Study

Wed, 16 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Mandatory deposit systems for drinks packaging increase greenhouse gas emissions

Metal packaging is microwave-friendly

Wed, 3 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Under normal conditions of use, shallow and wide open steel and aluminium containers are safe to be used in microwave ovens. This is the outcome of an independent study of the Fraunhofer-Institut für Verfahrenstechnik und Verpackung (Fraunhofer IVV). Researchers also found that food in metal containers is more uniformly heated than in plastic containers

Eco-efficiency Study

Tue, 15 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Les systèmes de consignes obligatoires pour les emballages de boissons augmentent les émissions de gaz à effet de serre.

2009 recycling rates will be released at interpack

Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

APEAL appoints new Communications Manager

Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

STEEL FOR PACKAGING ACHIEVES A NEW RECORD IN EUROPE WITH A 72% RECYCLING RATE IN 2009

Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

APEAL (the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging) releases the latest figures that demonstrate how recycling rates of steel packaging for Europe in 2009 increased by 2% to reach more than 72%.

Download European Recycling 2009 map

APEAL and U.S. Steel Europe will co-host “Steel for Packaging, Green solutions for Central Europe” on at the U.S. Steel Europe plant in Kosice, September 21st 2011.

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

It will be the first APEAL Steel for Packaging summit specifically oriented to the needs of Central Europe.

Endorsed by the Ministry of Economy of the Slovak Republic, it will be an opportunity for ministers, policy makers, supply chain customers and steel producers to come together to present strategies, exchange ideas and communicate their vision for the future for steel packaging in Central Europe.

During the summit, APEAL will release the latest LCA figures for steel packaging. More information to follow.

Recycling is key at “Green Solutions in Central Europe”, 21st September 2011

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

APEAL President to speak at debate in Brussels

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Steel packaging featured prominently at the “Metal’s contribution to a resource efficient Europe” debate, yesterday 24th January

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT